Windows 10: Clean Install vs. Alternative Methods for Performance Improvement

Hello!I’m seeking advice on whether I should perform a clean installation of Windows 11 or consider alternative methods to recover my system’s performance. I am about to start a long and intensive project that will last for 6 to 7 months, and I need my machine to perform at its absolute best.System Information:OS Name: Microsoft Windows 11 ProVersion: 10.0.22631 Build 22631System Manufacturer: AcerSystem Model: ND-CN715-72P-76T6Processor: IntelR CoreTM i7-10750H CPU @ 2.60GHz 6 Cores, 12 Logical ProcessorsBIOS Version/Date: Insyde Corp. V1.08, 05/08/2021Installed Physical Memory RAM

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Performance

Hi Ravivarma,

Since you are still experiencing the same issue even after performing a clean boot, you can check and follow the steps provided on this
link. The tips on the link are listed in order, so we suggest that you start with the first one. If the issue
persists, proceed to the next method.

Should you have further concerns, we are here to help.

 

Clean Install Workaround for Vista

You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:

• Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
• When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
• Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
• When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
• This time enter your product key
• When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
• Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it

Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

Source: DailyTech

 

System Performance

Hi Richard,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

Appreciate your efforts to work on this issue.

Happy New Year!

Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

1. What is the make and model of the PC?
   
2. What is the free space available on the C drive?
   

System performance is typically the result of either a software problem, a full hard drive, or a faulty hardware.

The best way to diagnose the cause for a slow-performing computer is to work through a list of possible steps until you navigate and dig down deeper to notice a change. Keep in mind that computers will always slow down as they age, meaning that a 5-
or 6-year-old computer won't usually run as fast as it used to.

Method A: Suggest you to put the PC in a clean boot state and check if that helps with this issue. A “clean
boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program.

Note: Your computer may temporarily lose some functionality while in a clean boot environment, however, that functionality will return when you reset the computer to start normally after you have finished your troubleshooting.

Method B: Suggest you to follow the steps from this article one by one to check if that makes any difference.

Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019/windows-10-improve-pc-performance

Note: Restoring from a restore point won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates that were installed after the restore point was created.

When you reset your PC, you can choose whether you want to keep your personal files or remove them, then have Windows reinstalled. Back up the data on the hard drive before deciding on reset.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator